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A Raja Controversy: A Raja, the leader of Tamil Nadu’s ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), is once in the news for his controversial statements. The DMK leader has once again teased the Tamil nation in his latest statement. DMK leader A Raja said, ‘Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya are languages and Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Orissa are nations… India is neither a country nor a nation, but a sub-continent.’
Know what A Raja said in the controversial statement?
A Raja refused to recognize India as a country and said in his statement, ‘India was never a nation. Nation means one language, one tradition and one culture. India is not a nation, but a subcontinent.’ Explaining his point, the DMK leader further said that here Tamil is a language and Tamil Nadu is a country. Malayalam is a language and Kerala is a nation. Oriya is also a language and Orissa is a country. All these nations together form India, so India is not a nation or a country, but a subcontinent.
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Tamil Nadu also has a culture: A Raja
In addition, the king also talked about the different cultures of the states of India. In his statement, he further said that India has many traditions and cultures. Talking about Tamil Nadu, there is a culture. Culture is different in Delhi. There is also a culture in Kerala and there is also a culture in Orissa.
He also made a statement about Raja Beef
In Kerala, a distinct culture prevails. Delhi boasts its own unique cultural identity. Oriya exhibits yet another distinct cultural heritage. As RS Bharathi highlighted, in Manipur, they partake in the consumption of dog meat. Indeed, it is a reality—they engage in this practice, reflecting a cultural aspect. There’s no inherent wrongdoing; it’s a matter of perspective.
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Controversial Statement Surfaces from DMK Leader
According to media reports, A Raja made a controversial statement at a meeting held in Coimbatore on Saturday (March 3) during Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s birthday. The DMK leader’s controversial statement emerges at a time when DMK minister and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, faced criticism from the Supreme Court for making contentious comments on Sanatan Dharma.
The Supreme Court Discusses Consolidating Cases
Notably, on Monday (March 4, 2024), the Supreme Court stated that the petitioner (Udhayanidhi) is not an ordinary citizen but a politician who should be aware of the consequences. Udhayanidhi had compared Sanatan Dharma to diseases like dengue and malaria, leading to cases filed against him in several states across the country. Subsequently, Udhayanidhi requested the Supreme Court to consolidate all these cases.
